Pores & blackheads
You can’t shrink pores, but you can keep them clear. A cleansing oil, a gentle BHA a few evenings a week and light hydration make pores look smaller and blackheads fewer.
How to build your routine
Start with the three essentials, then add the key step. Extras are optional, one at a time. Pick any products below that match.
The essentials
- 1CleanseIn the evening, a cleansing oil first, then a gentle foam or gel.
- 2MoisturiseA light gel cream.
- 3SPFA light or matte finish.
The key step
- ★TreatmentBefore moisturiser. Niacinamide for shine and the look of pores.
Optional extras
- +Exfoliating tonerBHA, 2 to 3 evenings a week.
- +Clay maskOnce a week on oily areas.
What helps pores
- BHA (salicylic acid)Oil-soluble, so it clears inside pores.
- NiacinamideHelps with shine and the look of pores.
- ClaySoaks up excess oil. Once a week is enough.
- Cleansing oilOil dissolves oil: the first step against blackheads.
Don’t squeeze or use pore strips; they irritate skin and can stretch pores. The grey dots on your nose are usually sebaceous filaments: normal, and they come back.
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PuritoAzelaic Acid 10 + Kojic Serum
Treatment · before moisturiser
Regular price £18.99Add to CartAdd -
Beauty of JoseonGlow Serum Propolis + Niacinamide
Treatment · before moisturiser
Regular price £14.99Add to CartAdd -
Beauty of JoseonGround Rice and Honey Glow Mask
Mask · once or twice a week
Regular price £14.99Add to CartAdd -
Beauty of JoseonRed Bean Refreshing Pore Mask (140ml)
Mask · once or twice a week
Regular price £16.99Add to CartAdd -
ArenciaGreen Rice Mochi Cleanser
Cleanser · morning & night
Regular price £16.80Save 6%£17.99Sale priceAdd to CartAdd -
Beauty of JoseonMatte Sun Stick: Mugwort + Camelia SPF50+ PA++++ (18g)
SPF · every morning, last
Regular price £16.00Add to CartAdd -
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Skin1004Centella Azelaic Acid 10 Ampoule
Treatment · before moisturiser
Regular price £16.99Add to CartAdd -
Skin1004Centella Poremizing Mask (1 sheet)
Mask · once or twice a week
Regular price £2.80Add to CartAdd -
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Haruharu WonderBlack Rice Triple AHA Gentle Cleansing Gel (100ml)
Cleanser · morning & night
Regular price £14.95Add to CartAdd -
AbibGlutathiosome Dark Spot Toner Skin Booster (200ml)
Toner · after cleansing
Regular price £16.00Add to CartAdd -
Ma:nyoPure Cleansing Oil Deep Clean (200ml)
Oil cleanser · first, at night
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NumbuzinNo.3 Skin Softening Serum (50ml)
Serum · before moisturiser
Regular price £20.80Add to CartAdd -
VT CosmeticsReedle Shot 100 2-Step Mask
Mask · once or twice a week
Regular price £3.00Add to CartAdd -
Beauty of JoseonGinseng Cleansing Oil (210ml)
Oil cleanser · first, at night
Regular price £18.99Add to CartAdd -
Beauty of JoseonGreen Plum Refreshing Toner: AHA + BHA (150ml)
Toner · after cleansing
Regular price £15.99Add to CartAdd -
Skin1004Madagascar Centella Poremizing Fresh Ampoule (100ml)
Serum · before moisturiser
Regular price £22.00Add to CartAdd -
NumbuzinNo.1 Easy Peasy Cleansing Oil (200ml)
Oil cleanser · first, at night
Regular price £18.00Save 17%£21.90Sale priceAdd to CartAdd -
AbibAcne Foam Cleanser Heartleaf Foam (150ml)
Cleanser · morning & night
Regular price £14.99Add to CartAdd -
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Mary & MayNiacinamide + Chaenomeles Sinensis Serum (30ml)
Treatment · before moisturiser
Regular price £15.90Add to CartAdd -
Ma:nyoPure Cleansing Oil
Oil cleanser · first, at night
Regular price £18.00Save 5%£18.99Sale priceAdd to CartAdd -